Blue Castello Processed Cream Cheese from Mexico
Processed Blue Castello, a Danish triple-cream blue cheese with white rind and interior veins, emulsified into spreadable blocks. Fits 0406.30.1800 for other processed blue-veined cheese, meeting milkfat specs without exceeding water/solids limits in chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• High cream content requires precise fat analysis; ensure >80% milkfat derivation
• License under blue-mold quota; Denmark via EU-27 allocation
• Avoid 'spread' labeling that could trigger 0405 dairy spread scrutiny